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Ruan Nortje

Ruan Nortje relishing every opportunity after memorable year with the Boks

Springbok lock Ruan Nortje is hoping to earn a place in the matchday squad for this weekend’s clash against Georgia at Mbombela Stadium - a venue he has very fond memories of.

Marnus van der Merwe

Boan Venter and Marnus van der Merwe in line for Bok debuts against Georgia

Edinburgh prop Boan Venter and Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe look set to make their Springbok debuts against Georgia on Saturday.

Willie le Roux

Willie le Roux to earn 100th cap as Moerat leads new-look Boks against Italy

Willie le Roux will become just the eighth Springbok to reach a century of Test caps when he runs out against Italy in Gqeberha on Saturday.

Noah Lolesio

Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio ruled out of British and Irish Lions Series with injury

Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has had surgery on an injury sustained against Fiji and will will miss the three-Test Series against the British and Irish Lions.

British & Irish Lions

British and Irish Lions' Test side begins to emerge as Andy Farrell makes 14 changes

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has made no less than 14 changes to his starting XV to take on the Brumbies in Canberra on Wednesday.

Springboks v Italy

Italy head coach claims 'Grenade Squad' beat Boks' Bomb Squad

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada heaped praise on his replacements, who arguably performed better than the famed Springboks' Bomb Squad despite their loss on Saturday.